🧠 Inventions of 1983
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Cellular Telephone Commercial Launch
2 
Domain Name System (DNS)
3 
Personal Computer Mouse
4 
Compact Disc-ROM
5 
Artificial Intelligence Expert Systems
6 
Global Positioning System Deployment
7 
Portable CD Player (Discman)
8 
Medical Laser Eye Surgery
9 
Computer-Aided Drug Design
10 
Electronic Trading Systems
HEADLINES ON April 14, 1983
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring the Essence of Feminism. Impact: The rise of feminism led to the invention of the 'man bun' in 2010, as men everywhere felt the need to assert their hair-styling prowess. Who knew that gender equality would come with a side of questionable fashion choices?. Fact: Did you know that the first wave of feminism was actually about securing the right to vote, not just about getting the perfect 'do? But hey, progress!.
- Headline: Reviving the Allure of Stripped Oak. Impact: The renewed popularity of oak led to an increase in hipster furniture stores, where overpriced oak tables are now the centerpiece of every trendy café. Who knew that trees could be such a cash cow?. Fact: Did you know that oak trees can live for over 200 years? So that table you just bought could literally outlive you. No pressure..
- Headline: Enhance Your Space with Decorative Moldings. Impact: The decorative molding trend has inadvertently sparked a new reality show: 'Extreme Molding Makeover' where contestants compete to create the most extravagant ceilings ever. Because why not take home decor to the next level of absurdity?. Fact: Did you know that the most expensive ceiling medallion ever sold was made of pure gold? It’s definitely a ceiling you wouldn’t want to look up at after a rough day..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1983, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #2
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1983
$0.15
Value in 2025
$784,047
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $784,047 today (784.0x return)
Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1983
$1.11
Value in 2025
$188,194
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $188,194 today (188.2x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The New Teen Titans #1
$150
Saga of the Swamp Thing #20
$50
Detective Comics #526
$15
Thor #337
$50
Miracleman #2
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids
$150.00
My Little Pony
$150.00
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$175.00
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Action Figures
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Mario Bros.
$600.00
Dragon'S Lair
$200.00
M.U.L.E.
$182.44
Lode Runner
$115.00
Tapper
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1983 Topps Baseball Tony Gwynn Rookie Card
$2,500
1983 Topps Baseball Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card
$1,560.00
1983 Topps Baseball Wade Boggs Rookie Card
$1,500
1983 O-Pee-Chee Wrestling Hulk Hogan Card
$1,000
1983 Donruss Baseball Three’s Company - Ripken, Hrabosky, And Fingers (Card #654)
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